Tri-Cities Community Involvement
Loretta Hanson is actively involved in numerous community organizations and volunteers in several that spark her passion.
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tri-Cities, WA
The Regional Chamber provides leadership opportunities, volunteer programs and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of our community.
Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Pasco, WA
Since 1912, the Pasco Chamber has served as the front door for tens of thousands of individuals and businesses to Pasco, the fastest growing city in Washington state.
(BNI) Business Networking, Tri-Cities, WA
BNI is the largest networking group in the world. Their growth has been attributed to the philosophy of "Givers Gain®": By giving business to others, you will get business in return.
New Horizons High School, Pasco, WA
Chairperson, Business Advisory Committee
New Horizons is Pasco's alternative education center for high school students. The Business Advisory Committee members are community business leaders who advise, assist, and support activities designed to strengthen and modernize educational programs at New Horizons.
Enterprise Week for Pasco School District, Pasco, WA
Company Advisor 2007, 2008, 2009
Pasco's Enterprise Week is a pioneering program to give high school seniors the opportunity to experience a week running their own business. The program requires independent team-building and problem-solving students on a level students rarely experience in the classroom. See The Tri-City Herald's coverage for more details.
New Horizons High School, Pasco, WA
Advisor 2009, 2010, 2011
Chiawana High School, Pasco Wa
To become a High School advisor Loretta attained her CTE Teacher certification. This allowed her to offer business classes specializing in accounting and financial literacy.
"Loretta Hanson has made our transition into QuickBooks an effortless educational transition. We commend her on her knowledge, ideas and patience. We have now upgraded our general processing for all our bookkeeping needs and have saved the chamber from never-ending man hours. Her assurance in keeping a line of support communication for the chamber has been impeccable. "
--Nikki Gerds, Pasco Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
"As a business partner with our school Loretta Hanson has provided our students with business expertise in the classroom as a guest speaker, given us technical advice on software, serves as an advisory chair and even guides decisions on curriculum and program development. Her expertise and insight has proven invaluable to our staff and students."
--Christy Challender, Principal, New Horizons High School